bloating and weight gain?

I'm about 6 days away from when I'm due for my period. Lately it's been coming several days early, and around the time it arrives, I get seriously bloated. However I've weighed myself today and I'm like 5 pounds more than I normally weigh. I've never weighed myself around this time , so I'm just thrown a bit. I've also been absolutely starving and have eaten a lot without well ... you are all understanding so using the bathroom a lot too. Do you all experience similar things around this time too?